From elsewhere: Hearing set for large-scale solar project in Halifax County. Iconic Marion building demolished. Part of Poor Mountain to remain undeveloped.
Southwest Virginia Flooding
Recovering from a devastating flash flood
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Two weeks after Buchanan County flood, ‘the hardest part is getting ready to happen’
Dozens of homes were destroyed or damaged when rain and runoff poured into narrow mountain streams. The recovery is just beginning.
Posted inPolitics
No clear path for flood relief in Virginia
Youngkin’s planned withdrawal from RGGI complicates the state’s effort to support disaster victims.
Posted inNews Briefs
33 properties destroyed in Buchanan County flooding
The flash flooding that hit the Oakwood area last week also damaged 60 properties, but no deaths were reported.
Posted inPolitics
Youngkin tours flood damage, says Virginia needs state relief fund
About 150 homes in Buchanan County were damaged in some way by this week’s flooding.
Posted inNews Briefs
Flood damage in Buchanan County called ‘apocalyptic’
All are safe but there’s a long clean-up ahead.
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Report: All residents now accounted for after flooding in Buchanan County
Relief efforts continue after flooding left the Whitewood section cut off.
Posted inPolitics
Hurley residents eligible for SBA disaster loans
Representatives of the federal agency will be in Hurley this month to help with the application process.
Posted inPolitics
Buchanan County turns to state for flood recovery after second FEMA funding denial
United Way of Southwest Virginia asks Youngkin to tap disaster relief fund.
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FEMA again turns down request for Hurley aid
Rep. Morgan Griffith blasts federal agency as “out of touch.”
